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About Cheryl Vanderburg
Cheryl Vanderburg writes the monthly column "Leaside Litterati." She is a local 'plogger' who combines her love of walking with picking up litter. She hopes to inspire all Leasiders to join this newest craze to stay fit and keep our neighborhood green and clean.
Sign of Leaside Business Park.
Leaside Litterati

There’s more than business at the Leaside Business Park

May 1, 2018 Cheryl Vanderburg

The Leaside Business Park (LBP), bordered by Eglinton Ave., the Don Valley Park system, Millwood Rd./Laird Dr., and Overlea Blvd., is positioned as ‘an industrial park in the heart of Toronto’. The Leaside Business Park …more

Garbage in bag.
Leaside Litterati

Take the two-bag litter challenge!

April 1, 2018 Cheryl Vanderburg

Mark your calendars! Toronto’s 15th spring cleanup is taking place April 20-22 in harmony with Earth Day. Most years this event has felt like me cleaning up Trace Manes Park, alone. Inspired by Davida Vineberg, …more

Trace Manes in winter.
Leaside Litterati

Cheryl Vanderburg gives us the straight poop

March 1, 2018 Cheryl Vanderburg

What do the following items have in common: big mounds of dog poop, baggies filled with dog poop, an empty cigarette package and lighter, empty plastic water bottles, a crushed Bud Light tallboy can, numerous …more

Trace Manes park entrance.
Leaside Litterati

Dear City of Toronto…

January 1, 2018 Cheryl Vanderburg

I need your assistance to help keep Trace Manes Park a jewel in our community. I’ve been cleaning it up for years. And lately I’ve given this matter a lot of thought. I know my …more

Trace Manes garbage.
Leaside Litterati

This is why Vanderburg must pick up every piece of garbage

October 1, 2017 Cheryl Vanderburg

When I took on the personal mission of becoming the litter police in Leaside, I did so for many reasons. I like a clean park for my son, grandchildren and all children to play in, …more

Squirrel
Leaside Litterati

Beware Leaside’s critter litter

September 1, 2017 Cheryl Vanderburg

Leaside has a lot of critters, both wild and domesticated, and they create a lot of unwanted litter! Our house has an underground garage and amazingly enough there is actually room to park a car! …more

Garden on Krawchuk lane.
Leaside Litterati

Krawchuk Lane and laneway loving

August 1, 2017 Cheryl Vanderburg

Most streets in Toronto are named for people. Just ask Lorna Krawchuk. Meeting her recently I couldn’t help wondering. Was she proud of Krawchuk Lane? Did she feel responsible for its upkeep? Had she been …more

Robyn Hochglaube
Leaside Litterati

Trash talk: Leaside Community Facebook site – useful or hurtful?

August 1, 2017 Cheryl Vanderburg

It’s a beautiful day in July and I’m sitting with Robyn Hochglaube, the creator and administrator of the Leaside Community Facebook site. We’ve having coffee/tea at Avoca, the newest neighbourhood coffee/chocolates/ice cream shop at the …more

Bayview and Eglinton looking north in 1910.
Leaside Litterati

150 years of noise in South Leaside

July 1, 2017 Cheryl Vanderburg

Leaside, like much of 19th century York, began as rich farmland. But what had once been the Lea family’s quiet oasis within a growing and teeming metropolis quickly became the centre of industrial activity. Some …more

Trace Manes park entrance.
Leaside Litterati

What would TRACE MANES say?

June 1, 2017 Cheryl Vanderburg

Trace Manes Park is named in honour of a popular Leaside mayor of the late 1940s. It comprises a baseball diamond – the home of Leaside Atom Baseball (LAB) – a sports field, the summer …more

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A beloved teacher’s name graces the former Markham Avenue

by Jeanne Hopkins in History

Those who grew up on Markham Avenue in Leaside but moved from the neighbourhood would be forgiven for wondering what had happened to their street if they returned for a visit. The roadway formerly known ...more
Recent Posts
  • Bernardo family boasts three active hockey players
  • When road hockey reigned
  • New Business Park projects reflect different visions
  • Our new Trustee learns the ropes
  • The Leaside Cup 2019
  • Is it time to establish a Neighbourhood Watch?
  • February 2019 Letters
  • A beloved teacher’s name graces the former Markham Avenue
  • Is Leaside a Garden City or not?
  • Born to Shine helps girls build confidence
  • Councillor Jaye Robinson wants to connect with Leasiders
  • Today’s good neighbour!
  • Leaside United serves more than dinner in Flemingdon Park
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